What you'll hear:
- How a precarious orchestral employment situation triggered the birth of a passion filled income producing side hustle
- Why classical musicians would be wise to draw inspiration from areas OUTSIDE music
- How a massive rejection by a publisher turned into the greatest opportunity imaginable...and how to turn misfortune into your greatest blessing
- The best way to avoid burnout in the the repetitive and competitive field of classical music
- Why being willing to get rejected is critically important in this field
...and much more
For more information about Little Roads, check them out here:
https://www.littleroadseurope.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope/
And a link to their books on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Zeneba-Bowers/e/B00O68EB8E/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1510195636&sr=8-1
What you'll hear:
- The "truths" classical musicians live by that cut off possibility
- The ONLY reason why a non-music employer can't see your value
- What sells you and your value BETTER than a resume
- A frank conversation about every classical musician's dream...a $150K salary
- A fun little $150K game to expand your mind and imagination :)
...and much more
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What you'll hear:
- The what, how and why of "rules" and their impact on the classical world
- How the Permission Triangle stops you from pursuing "Plan A"
- The #1 reason why a unique career is actually EASIER to pursue than a job
- Why you (and anyone) can be a public figure TODAY
...and much more
Join the Crushing Classical Starting Line Challenge and explore what a unique career can look like for you. Whether you've started something already or you're not sure what to do, this is the place to start. The Challenge starts November 6th. Click the link to join:
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What you'll hear:
- How to determine content design when creating a course, program, workshop or retreat
- The exact question to ask yourself in order to know who is the "right" customer for whatever you are creating
- Why your resume is the LAST thing you should rely on when trying to sell something (hint: there's something else people respond to much more readily)
- A detailed walkthrough for how to conduct a sales conversation by phone (if you get nothing else from this conversation...this is GOLD)
- How to construct a game that is tied to a specific result you want to achieve
...and much more
What you'll hear:
...and more
What you'll hear:
- The #1 reason why people buy from you (for anyone who has ever considered selling a course, program, retreat, etc.)
- The difference between marketing and selling a “hard topic” vs. a “soft topic” and why it matters
- Why all the people who sell vague terminology like “success” are totally missing the mark
- Why waiting until your thing is “perfect” before launching is a mistake...and what to have your eye on instead
- The #1 thing your program or course must deliver on (it’s not what you think)
What you'll hear:
- The greatest misunderstanding that exists concerning life insurance and how it tangibly impacts you (and your family if you have one)
- Why how you THINK about money is infinitely more important than any financial vehicle you buy into
- The top 4 things you should address in your will (yes, you need one and here's why)
- Why being debt free and living on a cash basis should NOT be your ultimate goal (despite all you've heard, read and believe)
...and much more
For more information and to work with Mike Beausay, you can email him at Mike@beausayfinancial.com
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What you'll hear:
- How to initially assess a unique career idea to determine if it's likely to "work"
- The #1 thing you need to START doing if you truly want to evolve both classical music AND your career
- Why moving classical music into a different venue (i.e. a bar or club) is backwards thinking
- The biggest thing standing in the way of the evolution of classical music (hint: it's not the music
...and much more
What you'll hear:
...and much more
What you'll hear:
- A simple method to gauge whether or not a decision you're about to make is right for you
- How to exit a situation gracefully, ease the burden of guilt and leave your reputation intact
- What is actually MORE important than other people's opinions of you (this will likely surprise you)
- The thing you need to stop doing if you truly want to get in tune with what you KNOW
...and much more
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What you'll hear:
...and much more
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What you'll hear:
- The critical shift you have to make in your mind to begin building an audience...and why it matters even if you have a symphony job right now
- The surefire solution for generating both ideas and content that works for ANYONE who wasn't blessed with the creativity gene (some of us simply aren't...Eileen included)
- Why asking all your friends to like and follow your artist/band/business social media accounts is among the worst ideas you've ever had
- Two totally unorthodox (yet truthful) characterizations of Instagram and Facebook as promotion platforms that are sure to shift how you relate to them (and promote on them) moving forward
- The #1 reason why you struggle to come up with new ideas for promoting yourself and your work and how to solve it TODAY
...and much more
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What you'll hear:
- The biggest consequence of having classical music's main role models come from the top 5 orchestras...and the effect it's having on your career
- Why "do what you love and it will never feel like work" is a myth...and how it applies to classical musicians
- The deep rooted conversation that begins with "I'm not a REAL musician unless..." and how to begin dismantling your one dimensional view and approach
- How to stop waiting by the phone for your career to call (hint: it's not gonna) and begin moving in a direction that excites you
...and much more
Mentioned on the podcast:
Project 440:
All City Orchestra program in Philadelphia:
http://allcityphiladelphia.org/
Pikes Falls Chamber Music Festival
http://www.pikesfallschambermusicfestival.com/
Inscape New Music Ensemble
Yo-Yo Ma: Art For Life's Sake:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJSoEewfvYM
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What you'll hear:
- The #1 thing preventing you from being SEEN by your intended audience
- Where and how to start if you don't know what you want to create
- The very first step to "standing out"
- Where "what's next for you" is ACTUALLY found
...and much more
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What you'll hear:
- Why this is the last 100 day challenge either one of us will be doing (and what we're doing instead)
- The clarity we got by Day 12 that had us both discontinue our public figure pages (and what happened as a result)
- How repeated misses and failures over this period of time helped us embrace the act of making mistakes (rather than avoiding them entirely)
- The unexpected and unplanned surprises that were a direct result of simply being *consistent* for 100 days
...and much more
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What you'll hear:
- How speaking his mind led to a gig following and observing Georg Solti around Europe
- The real world impact of striving for perfection (and what the real goal should be)
- How to determine who the "best" people are for YOU personally to stay connected with to help build your career
- Why you should be observing "the greats" in your field (and the surprising career side benefits)
...and much more
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Mentioned in the interview:
About David's orchestra:
Nicolas Harnoncourt videos:
What you'll hear today:
- The difference between "having" debt and "being in" debt (one of these two actually BENEFITS you)
- Why paying off your home quickly is one of the worst things you can do (this will turn your head upside down)
- The 4 rules of the financial institutions that are actually RULING your financial life (and how to take back control of it)
- How to begin applying the same principles banks use (that makes them rich) to your own financial life so you can benefit the same way they do
...and much more
For more information and to work with Mike Beausay, you can email him at Mike@beausayfinancial.com
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What you'll hear:
- Why the very BEST time to introduce your idea/project/movement to the world is when it's BRAND NEW (and you don't know what you're doing yet)
- How and why being the HUB of where the conversation is happening is one of the smartest things you can do (and how to go about it)
- Why having pre-determined "content" is no longer necessary...and what to share instead
- The very BEST way for your audience to find you (this will excite and scare you all at once)
...and much more
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During this episode, you will learn:
- Why making yourself happy FIRST should be your #1 goal every day
- Why you should say NO twice as much as you say yes...and how to know when to say yes
- How your obsession with accommodating others is actually an obstacle to reaching your goals
- Why ALL conventional wisdom is complete nonsense (i.e. "go the the gym first thing in the morning")
- and much more
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On this episode, you will learn:
...and much more
If you have any questions for Cliff Colnot, you can email him directly at cliffccm@aol.com
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On this episode, you will learn:
What you'll hear:
- How a single text message sent the two of us into a tailspin...and what we took away from it (we filet ourselves just for you)
- Why we strongly resist being labeled, defined or shoved into a box here at Crushing Classical (and why you should too)
- Why Tracy hasn't published a book yet despite her promise to do so back in January (if you've ever made a public promise and failed, you will appreciate this)
- The #1 thing you can do to help others who are doing great work that is directly impacting your life (and it helps you right back)
...and more obviously. Because there's always more.
This was a tough Fireside Chat for us. We debated about doing it at all. We're human. We struggle. That's what this conversation reveals.
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Here is what you’ll learn:
The #1 thing you keep hoping for that literally STOPS the possibility of building a career you truly want (Hint: it isn’t fear)
Why starting an ensemble while you’re still in school is actually smart...and the many advantages you’ll have if you do
The incredible importance of ditching the “volunteer” and “do it for free” mindset as quickly as possible...and how to make that shift for yourself
Why it’s critical to create a MUCH larger vision for an ensemble other than “playing gigs and making money”
...and much more
http://www.kineticensemble.org/
https://www.facebook.com/kinetictheensemble/
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What you'll hear on today's show:
...and much more
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On this episode, you will learn:
- The most *critical* money advice for classical musicians that you can implement immediately
- The ins and outs of active and passive income...and how to *immediately* get started building BOTH no matter where you are in your life/career right now
- The most logical first step toward wealth that you probably aren't doing (or thinking about) soon enough
- The best way to get out of "survival mode" (if that's where you are) and begin building an abundant future for yourself
- The automatic 1% advantage you possess as a classical musician...that you AREN'T applying to other important areas of your life...and it's costing you!
- and so much more
To contact Jonathan Fink:
Jonathan@jonathanfinkgroup.com
For more information about the financial advisor that Jon talks about on the show:
http://www.barilottiwealthstrategies.com/
contact:
Christy Barilotti
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